A nonequilibrium plasmadynamics model for nitrogen/hydrogen arcjets

Electrothermal arcjets offer significant cost advantage over conventional satellite propulsion systems. In these devices, the propellant is electrically heated, allowing for higher temperatures and specific impulse than chemical rockets. Despite the relative simplicity of the basic design, many complex physical processes are poorly understood. Less than 50% of the electrical power is converted to thrust kinetic power.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Megli, Thomas W.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Krier, Herman

• Engineering, Aerospace
• Engineering, Mechanical
• Physics, Fluid and Plasma

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 Megli, Thomas W.

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9624437
(UMI)AAI9624437

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/18983